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Ground Covers

Groundcovers can enliven an area by carpeting bare soil or large expanses of granite with color and texture. From a design sense, they help unify and blend separate elements of the landscape. Regarded as problem solvers, groundcovers' many uses include stabilizing soil, minimizing dust, shading and cooling bare surfaces, and creating visual interest. They also soften hardscape features, such as low walls, walkways, and patio areas.

Groundcovers grow from a few inches to a few feet high, and some can spread several feet wide. Select them with mature size, especially spread, in mind. Avoid planting them too close to walkways or other plants to prevent the need for frequent trimming or pruning.

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This website is the online edition of the publication Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert. These resources were developed by the AMWUA Regional Water Conservation Committee, comprising representatives of AMWUA member municipalities with professional expertise in water conservation, horticulture, botany, and the plant sciences, and AMWUA staff, with the much appreciated assistance of local green industry professionals. More information about this site, additional resources, and to request the book.